Program Overview
The Palliative Care at University of the West of Scotland is a Graduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Palliative Care programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 6,150 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Palliative Care programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admission requirements of the University of the West of Scotland as specified in Section 6 of the University Regulatory Framework together with the following programme requirements: Registration on Part 1 of the Professional Register of the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or equivalent professional body.
For international students undertaking this module as part of an international cohort, you must be able to demonstrate current professional registration from the country in which you practice.
Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent. The programme leader will be responsible for ensuring that such students who are admitted to the programme have the appropriate academic skills.English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 6,150 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 6,150 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the West of Scotland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months